Assistant Manager (Accounts)

Assistant Manager (Accounts)

Delisle Walwyn Group of Companies is seeking an experienced individual to fill the position of Assistant Manager for their Accounts Services department. This individual must be an excellent problem solver and possess strong analytical skills. The successful candidate must be proactive and prioritize tasks to meet set deadlines.

The areas of responsibility include but are not limited to the following:

Key responsibilities

• Planning, coordinating and managing the daily accounting activities in the local and regional companies.
• Daily Cash Flow Management.
• Reconciliation of General Ledger accounts, including but not limited to credit cards accounts, bank reconciliations and intercompany balances.
• Liaise with managers and department heads to ensure the smooth flow of financial information into the accounting department for timely reporting, reconciliation and auditing.
• Prepare, review and consolidate monthly management reports for the group of companies.
• Business plan and budget preparation.
• Plan and coordinate external audit engagement activities.
• Establish control procedures, test for effectiveness and correct weaknesses.
• Review business processes and make recommendations for changes and implement them.
• Plan and manage stock count processes.
• Approve vendor payments and journal entries.
• Manage Receivables and Payables.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Laws and Regulation in countries in which the group of companies operate.
• Manage the accounting team, including but not limited to preparing staff appraisals, setting targets, conducting interviews to discuss performance, training and developing team members.
• Fixed assets management and reporting.

Professional, academic qualifications and experience

• A minimum of 5 years’ accounting experience in a managerial position.
• A professional certification with a reputable accounting body ACCA, CGA or CPA or master’s degree in accounting.
• Knowledgeable in International Accounting Standards.
• Strong knowledge of Accounting Software.
• Must have strong work ethics and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Good planning and organization skills.
• High level of creativity and innovation.
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, self-starter and reliable.
• Excellent in oral and written communications and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Good problem solver.
• Must be able to supervise and work well with little supervision.
• Understand and follow standard oral and written instructions.
• Organize own work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines.